Ili Revealed: Poetry and Culture Amid Xinjiang’s Peaks and Grasslands
Explore Ili’s snow-capped peaks, grasslands and vibrant culture in this poetic journey through the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where nature and tradition unite.
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Chinese Study Reveals New Lunar Landslides Triggered by Moonquakes
New research by mainland Chinese experts reveals shallow lunar landslides since 2009, driven by moonquakes and clustering near the Imbrium Basin, paving the way for targeted seismometer missions.
Trump’s UK Visit Ends with Clash Over Palestine Amid London Protests
President Trump concluded his London state visit with a public split from PM Starmer over Palestinian state recognition, alongside big tech investments and thousands-strong protests.
US Casts Sixth UN Security Council Veto on Gaza Ceasefire
US vetoes its sixth UN Security Council resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire as famine worsens and global calls for humanitarian aid intensify.
Women in Blue Helmets: Captain Tong Fan’s Peace Mission
Captain Tong Fan serves with the Chinese mainland’s peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan, showing how women in blue helmets drive peace in fragile countries.
Blue Helmets, No Borders: Together for Peace
Explore the evolution of UN peacekeeping in ‘Blue Helmets, No Borders: Together for Peace’—from China’s Quick Reaction Force to drones and 35 years of change.
CDC Vaccine Panel Meets Under Kennedy’s Leadership
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened under Kennedy’s leadership to update vaccine guidance amid political polarization over immunizations.
West Coast States Break with CDC on Vaccine Guidelines
West Coast states have rejected new CDC vaccine guidelines after controversial revisions by Trump-appointed HHS Secretary RFK Jr., highlighting state-federal tensions.
Fed’s Sept Meeting Clouded by Politics: Rate Decision in Focus
The Fed’s September meeting is overshadowed by President Trump’s board maneuvers as the central bank weighs a pivotal interest rate decision with global consequences.
Caribbean Tensions Flare After US Navy Boards Venezuelan Fishing Vessel
A US Navy boarding of a Venezuelan fishing vessel in disputed waters has escalated Caribbean tensions, with nine fishermen detained and regional stability at stake.